ARA125
#F6, 21, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04534 Seoul, South Korea
Well set in Seoul, ARA125 provides air-conditioned suites, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is in the vicinity of Bangsan Market, Jogyesa Temple and Gwangjang Market. Dongwha Duty Free Shop is a 15-minute walk from the hostel and Changdeokgung Palace is 1.3 miles away. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, certain units at the hostel jointly provide guests with a city panorama. All guest lodgings in ARA125 are having a TV and slippers. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeongdong Station and Jongmyo Shrine. Gimpo International Airport is 11 miles away.
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Average rating out of 10
1336 Reviews
Price Summary
157 $ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for ARA125
"Location, layout, and ease of access both to the hostel and everything wanted to see and do. Remarkably quiet given it's location near a very busy area of Myeongdong. Close to public transportation and many sites/neighborhoods were within 30 minutes walk. Staff is helpful, responsive. A grown-up's hostel indeed!"
"Aucun."
"Very accessible and convenient location. Arriving late at night and seeing the sign for "hostel" (vs. hotel), I was immediately reminded of youth hostel stays from +30 years ago. Pleasantly surprised by the reality - a charming place to stay, share spaces, while retaining privacy. Onsite staff is exceptional. Breakfast ingredients are provided for guests to whip up their own eggs, noodles, toast, etc. Overall a terrific value."
"Minor things - Room lighting is very bright and covers the entire room. It would be nice to control the intensity or brightness of the lights or to turn on fewer lamps at a time. Rooms would benefit from the addition of a few wall shelves."
"The location is very convenient! It offers everything i need in the trip. It's a very cozy place."
"Aucun."
"The staff was amazing, as well as location, and options to store your food in a communal fridge and the free toast, eggs, cup of noodle, fruit, tea and coffee breakfast. The location is really great at an end of Myeong-dong. Several convience stores nearby and of course boat loads of restraints , shops, entertainment on Myeong-dong just right out side of the hostel. Loved how your room door was was key coded. So no keys needed !"
"I wouldn’t say I didn’t like it , but the bed was on the stiffer side. But everything else was great!"
"Best accommodation. They have everything that you need."
"Nothing."
"It is close to many food stores, subway, the heart of market place. Kitchen area is a plus. There are washing machine and dryer for guests. It is quite and safe location. Very clean."
"No blackout curtain in my room facing the lighting from outside. Room might be small for couple but otnis fine for a solo traveler. Not enough outlet"
"The community kitchen is really nice. Very clean laundry room. Unlimited towels and napkins and other essentials like water, body wash, etc. available. Amazing location. Extremely friendly and kind staff. Clean rooms. Very comfortable bathroom. Small rooms but thoughtfully designed."
"Room sizes are slightly small if you're traveling with big suitcases/ shopping."
"he staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the hotel’s central location made it easy to explore the city. The room, while not very big, was cozy and comfortable — a great spot to relax after a busy day. The shared facilities, including the washing machine, kitchens, and even a luggage scale, were super handy and made the stay feel extra convenient."
"The location, although central, can feel chaotic and noisy if you’re looking for peace and quiet. The room was also quite small, which might not suit guests who need more space during their stay."
"Very nice hostel, super central. The staff is also very friendly. I would definitely go back!"
"Aucun."
"We loved the location — a solid 10/10! Many attractions are within walking distance, including palaces, shopping areas, restaurants, and various shops. The staff were extremely friendly and informative, which made our stay even more pleasant. It’s also very convenient that there is the option to wash and dry clothes. Breakfast was nice and practical, and right in front of the property you’ll find convenience stores with everything you might need. Several metro stations with different lines are close by, making it easy to explore all of Seoul. Overall, an amazing value for money — highly recommended!"
"Everything was absolutely perfect – from start to finish. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience."
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Guest reviews
"Very clean, bathroom top, water pressure superb! Friendly staff. Well maintained hotel."
John Ingu Stay
"Location, sea view, very hospital staff, and a flower garden near the hotel."
Andrey Sky Sea Pension
"Clean, friendly staff, unique '50s America style"
Steven Yangyang Bookers Beach Motel
"Sparkling clean and was able to use the body board at the beach. There was also a surf board, but missed the spring high tide- so didn’t use it. Fell asleep relaxing on the hammock in the afternoon- was perfect!"
Milo SurfingStay
"Exceptionally nice hosts. Everything about the place is very thoughtfully selected and arranged which makes for a very serene and harmonious atmosphere."
Christian Scenery after Rain
"Ruhige Lage, geräumiges Haus, das Bett in der unteren Etage bequem. Schöne Umgebung. Nicht weit zum Nationalpark."
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